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Reaction of propanamide with Br2/KOH (aq) produces:
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Options:
  • A Ethylnitrile
  • B Propylamine
  • C Propanenitrile
  • D Ethylamine
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Ethylamine

It is Hoffmann bromamide degradation reaction in which propanamide is converted to an ethylamine containing one carbon atom lesser than in the amide.

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